Spotify's Most-Streamed Artists and Albums of All Time: Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny Lead the Pack
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny have achieved the title of the most-streamed artists on Spotify in the platform's history. Taylor Swift, known for her recent album "The Life Of A Showgirl," topped the list as the most-streamed artist. Her success in 2025 included releasing her 12th studio album, which became the best-selling global album of the year. Additionally, her single "Opalite," inspired by her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce, reached number one on the UK singles chart. Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, also known as Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, claimed the top spot for the most-streamed albums with his 2022 record "Un Verano Sin Ti." He made history at the Grammys by winning album of the year for a Spanish-language record and headlined the Super Bowl half-time show.
Following Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, Drake, and Ariana Grande secured spots in the top five most-streamed artists on Spotify. The Weeknd also dominated the most-streamed albums list with multiple entries, including "Starboy," "After Hours," and "Beauty Behind the Madness." Ed Sheeran's "Divide Deluxe" album and Olivia Rodrigo's debut studio album "Sour" rounded out the top five most-streamed albums. In terms of singles, The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" claimed the top spot, followed by hits like Ed Sheeran's "Shape Of You" and Harry Styles's "As It Was."
Apart from music, The Joe Rogan Experience was recognized as the most-streamed podcast on Spotify, while Sarah J Maas's novel "A Court of Thorns and Roses" became the platform's most-streamed audiobook in premium. The achievements of these artists and creators highlight the diverse range of content available on Spotify and the platform's impact on the music and entertainment industry.